Departmental Overview The Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) of the University of California, Berkeley is responsible for overseeing the centralized animal care and use program on the Berkeley campus. OLAC mission is to support UC Berkeley's quality research program by promoting the highest standards of animal care, welfare, regulatory compliance, education, training and customer service.
OLAC sets a high standard for animal resource operations by developing and continuing a culture of excellence through education, training and teamwork.
Position Summary The Information Systems Analyst 2 provides a variety of IT services, including database administration, application programming, IT project management, systems administration, systems and process analysis, security, solution development and maintenance, and business technical support. This position applies IT professional concepts, department and campus policies and procedures to resolve moderately complex issues and provides customer support for staff, students, and researchers.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is October 28, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities Systems and Services Management
- Manages systems and services for a facility or portion of a facility of small to moderate size.
- Evaluates, installs, modifies and supports operating systems, software, hardware, utilities and / or tools including website.
- Applies and maintains moderately complex security controls.
Software Development
- Designs, develops, modifies, debugs and evaluates moderately complex software and scripts. Designs and applies basic data sources.
- Employs source code control techniques.
- Tests software to ensure proper operation and conformance to test plans.
- Assists with moderately complex release management activities.
Systems and Process Analysis
- Identifies, evaluates and develops limited to moderately complex systems, processes and procedures.
- Develops basic user interface designs.
- Documents software and processes.
- Creates reports and training documents.
Technical Support and Upgrades
- Plans and implements hardware and software upgrades for computing and communications devices.
- Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex to complex issues.
- Provides internal technical support to more junior staff members and assists junior staff in resolving customer problems.
Data Management
- Applies professional data management concepts and defined data / information management policies and procedures in completing assignments.
- Works on data / information management problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
- Designs and implements capture of metadata from technical processes such as software design and database management.
Database Administration
- Works on basic to moderately complex databases with appropriately normalized data structures using intermediate level database design and programming techniques such as views, triggers and stored procedures.
- Works on database-related issues and projects of diverse scope taking in business practice and technical considerations, applying defined IT procedures and practices to database projects.
Required Qualifications - General knowledge of several areas of IT.
- Knowledge relating to the design and development of software. Basic knowledge of secure software development.
- Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Basic knowledge of incident response procedures. Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
- Knowledge of business processes and procedures. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated experience with database administration.
- Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies. Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of how system management actions affect users and dependent / related functions.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
Education / Training - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $37.57 - $47.89.
- This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
- This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Driving Required Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Other Information - This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
- This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html
- This position will travel short distances to a remote location in Berkeley Hills using departmental vehicles.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
